BOM
Mumbai
India
8,232 km
5,115 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,232 km
5,115 mi / 4,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
224°
southwest

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BOM CPT
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BOM CPT
ICAO Code VABB FACT
City Mumbai Cape Town
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 37 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Mumbai (BOM) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,232 kilometers (5,115 miles / 4,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:28 in Mumbai, it's 11:58 in Cape Town. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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